Chronic alcohol exposure drives inflammaging and transposon derepression in hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells
Ridzky Anis Advent Yuda, Habin Bea, Valerie Kellett, Jung-Woo Kim, Fan Yang, Haruna B. Choijilsuren, Yejie Park, Yaojie Fu, Zewen Ha, Juhye Choi, Li Luo, Zhaoli Sun, Bin Gao, Sangmoo Jeong, Linda M S Resar, Moonjung Jung
This study shows chronic alcohol exposure leads to inflammation, DNA damage, and transposon activation in hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells, with lasting effects on myeloid bias and immune responses.
bioRxiv · May 8, 2026 · PreprintImmunology